Testimonials

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My wife and I came here as walk-ins the day before we returned to California knowing that we might not be able to get a spot that day. Luckily there was an opening and the staff was very gracious to us and made us feel welcome in the shop!
Our tattooer was Jordan and we couldn't have asked for a better artist! We both got kirituhi style tattoos on our forearms, which Jordan did an amazing job on! He was very easy going and great to talk to as well, and very knowledgeable about Maori tattooing. I highly recommend him.
Over all Otautahi was a great experience, and reason enough to visit New Zealand again!

Christopher Helmstreit - 9/12/16

My whole experience with them was totally amazing. Trev drew me an amazing Polynesian tattoo and did 3 tattoos in total in a limited time frame just before I leave the country to return back home and they were so well done, I love them! The service from A to Z is just superb. I highly recommend this place.

TiPoulet Des Mers - 12/12/16

So I came in today for a planning and draw down with no idea about how I wanted the piece to look, only what I wanted the origin of the artwork to be. Not much for someone to go on I know, but the artist I was teamed with - Jordan was outstanding and such a great artist, it felt good to have such a personal tattoo in good hands, Jordan was exceptional and made the whole experience outstanding. I was lucky enough to get the piece started today as well and I gotta say so far I am so happy with the work so far, the 5th of Jan can't come soon enough. Thank you Sam and the team you guys are bloody fantastic.

My wife and I came here as walk-ins the day before we returned to California knowing that we might not be able to get a spot that day. Luckily there was an opening and the staff was very gracious to us and made us feel welcome in the shop!
Our tattooer was Jordan and we couldn't have asked for a better artist! We both got kirituhi style tattoos on our forearms, which Jordan did an amazing job on! He was very easy going and great to talk to as well, and very knowledgeable about Maori tattooing. I highly recommend him.
Over all Otautahi was a great experience, and reason enough to visit New Zealand again!

Christopher Helmstreit - 9/12/16

"Awesome work, awesome people. Got exactly what I asked for and even more. (Tattoo by Jordan)"

J-P Robin - 3/11/16

"In a couple of month late i have to say i love my tattoo Tama did an amazing work! The sketch was exactly what i wanted and the finished work was perfect! Thank u so much!!"

Laura Jennifer Grinberg - 19/12/15

"Awesome guys and FANTASTIC ART WORK!! If ur looking for a new tattoo u looking in the right place!"

Bridget Jill Law - 31/5/14

"Amazing talent.
Amazing atmosphere.
Highly recommend."

Casady Gray-Contreras - 5/1/16

"These guys are legends. Talented, passionate and patient."

Greigh McGrenera - 28/11/15

"First ever tattoo. Can't recommend these guys enough. I had Steve as my artist, he made an excellent job! Couldn't be more happy."

Cameron Mackenzie - 1/11/16

"Just a note to thank Rua for my awesome tatt. It's exactly what I wanted, and the detail is incredible. I love it. The rest of the crew made my son and I very welcome too. I know Sam will be down for his ink when he had some money saved up...closely followed by my youngest when he turns 18 in Dec. Otautahi certainly is our trusted ink Stop!"

Matt James - 22/8/16

"Just a quick note to say I’m really pleased with the tattoo Bexi did for me today. It’s awesome. You guys run a great operation, and being a “tatt virgin”, it was comforting to see how clean you keep the shop. It was also a very warm and friendly environment that put me at ease."

"Great service and artists. Got my first tattoo here a couple weeks ago (January 2015) as a walk in on my holiday, such a great setup. thanks heaps Jeremy, for making me feel comfortable. absolutely love it. can't wait to get more :-)"

Chantelle Lewis - 23/1/15

"Aloha Public!
These guys were very professional and kool. They worked with me via emails from Hawaii until I landed in Queenstown. Brilliant artist and very clean studio. Everyone was very friendly and Tama who did my tat was EPIC! Mahalos and I will definitely come back next vacation to get another tattoo!"

Keoni Yen - 20/7/15

"Waited for years to get work done and so happy I did found Otautahi and had my first sitting with mike who just nailed it with his awesome free hand work cheers guys for a great truly artist tattoo shop
Chur mike"

Dallas Price - 27/11/14

"Awesome artists treating you with respect and care, no mather your experience level with tattoos. These guys are amazing with personalized tattoos and will draw the desing directly on you instead of using a stencil to assure that it flows perfectly with your body. I would recomend these guys without a single doubt. Best tattoo shop in Nz"

Olivier Courchesne - 20/2/15

"Can't thank these guys enough! My boyfriend and I walked in whilst travelling and they were super helpful and worked around our other activities. Really well priced and we couldn't have asked for better end results for both our tattoos!!"

"Awesome vibes from this place! Spent all day here getting a piece for myself and my better half and couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you Lai and Mike for these pieces, will recommend you all over the world! Never been to a more down to earth, comfortable and friendly tat shop! Cheers guys 🙂 Chloe n Sinead!"

Chloe Deasey - 4/10/15

"Went in to see these guys about having an extension done to an existing coverup. Was stoked to see Mike who listened to what I wanted it to represent and proceeded to draw up the perfect piece. Went back later that day to get it done. Mike did an amazing job, quietly working his magic like a pro. Great customer service, esp. Adam. Great friendly vibe, and top artists. Love my new Kirituhi - much respect Mike. Thanks so much, you guys rock. Cheers, Janet"

Janet Nikora - 28/11/15

"Shout out to the bro Rua and the Otautahi Chch fam! Happy days from this call sign. #goodvibes#gooddudesnchicks#meanbeats#crackup#skilled."

Keno Holihs - 5/8/16

"It would be impossible to have a better tattoo experience than I did last evening. Not only did I get exactly what I wanted where I wanted it, but I also walked out of the shop with a handful of new family members. No shop compares. Thank you again Thomas and everyone else for everything... Can't wait to come see you guys again."

Jesse Farrell - 7/3/16

"Its gonna suck having to fly over to get inked, but defs worth it. Adams a top bloke,. Shaun is very patient.. It was a pleasure to deal with both,..
If someone has to fly in just to get inked at this shop,.. then you know wassup!
Defs comin back !"

Bok Pro - 19/3/16

"Otautahi tattoo is where it's at to get your new ink . Awsome atmosphere. Great staff. And to top it off the boss is a legend. cheers guys"